Words with the letter L

The letter L is a common and flexible tile in Scrabble, worth just 1 point, but it plays a key role in building both short and long words. Its low point value means it’s not a heavy hitter on its own, but it’s extremely useful for connecting other tiles and forming extensions. Words like la, lo, ill, and lid are great for quick plays in tight spaces. L is also frequently used in blends and suffixes, like -ly or -al, which makes it ideal for modifying or extending existing words to maximize your score.

Strategically, L shines when used to build longer words or hook onto existing ones. Adding L to a word like goa to form goal or to man to make mall can give you easy points while keeping your rack moving. Longer words like laugh, label, or loyal can score well when placed on premium word squares, especially if you’re able to form crosswords. Even though it’s a low-value letter, mastering the use of L can help you maintain flexibility and create scoring opportunities throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
glissando	14	14
glissandos	15	15
glisse	9	9
glisses	10	10
glisten	11	11
glistened	14	14
glistening	17	17
glistens	12	12
glister	10	10
glistered	13	13
glistering	16	16
glisters	11	11
glitch	14	14
glitches	16	16
glitchier	17	17
glitchiest	18	18
glitchy	17	17
glitter	10	10
glitterati	13	13
glittered	13	13
glittering	16	16
glitteringly	21	21
glitters	11	11
glittery	13	13
glitz	17	17